For all you non-believers out there.

I'd say that's a pretty bang-on replica of the Blessed Mother of God. And think what it means God is saying about chocolate: Immaculate. Not that there was any question in my mind about the divine nature of this "food of the gods" (Theobroma you know).



The faithful Cruz and her blessed discovery.

Charge of the very light, and not-to-mention colourful, brigade.

Compliments of world-class photographer Jude.

A Salute.

This trio of phenomenal musicians will be remembered. I'm such a big fan of One Beat that I haven't give their other albums much of a chance. I'll be getting The Woods from the Library soon.

I guessed they might be jaw-dropping in concert so it is too bad they are taking an indefinite splitsville. But guess what?: I've got another video for you. Two actually. See these women rock with the best of them. Their musicianship is unparalleled. Their singing borders on banshee-like, but their rawness is part of their charm.

Face the music kid, eh?

Coldplay gave us "Clocks", a song I've always liked (come on, everyone has their guilty pleasures; for some it's Skynyrd's "Free Bird"). However, Thom Yorke, not Save-us-Chris-Martin, gets my vote for musical genius of the last decade, and he penned the lovely song "The Clock". If you want to do yourself a favour and see him perform this tune on acoustic guitar, what's holding you back?

Return to form?

France.

Lest you suffer from...

Don't get caught in a rut. Seek professional help immediately.

Don't smash. Smoosh.

New sound from the Pacific Northwest. Listen.

He's got... PER-suh-NAL-ih-TEE

Photograph taken by world-class photographer Jude.